Bolingbrook grew rapidly from a planned community in the 1960s into one of the larger suburbs in the Chicago area, with wave after wave of residential development filling in the DuPage County landscape through the 1970s, ’80s, ’90s, and beyond. That development history means a lot of housing in Bolingbrook is in the 25-to-50-year range — old enough that water heaters, sump pump systems, and sewer lines are entering the phase where service and replacement become routine rather than exceptional. The older sections of the village, built during the initial development push, are now approaching the age when galvanized pipes and original drain systems genuinely need attention.
The Scottish Plumber handles Bolingbrook’s full range of residential plumbing needs. For sewer issues, we rod the line first, inspect with the camera after, and give you a clear picture of what’s going on before recommending anything further. Trenchless sewer repair is available when the line needs structural work and excavation isn’t the right answer. We handle water heater replacement, sump pump installation and battery backup systems, flood control, and all routine plumbing service throughout the village — straightforwardly, and without unnecessary upselling.
When you call us about a backed-up or slow sewer, our first move is to rod and clear the line — get things flowing and your home back to normal. Sewer rodding starts at just $99 when there’s an outside cleanout to rod from, a price we’ve held since we opened in 2006. While nearly everything else has gotten more expensive, our starting price hasn’t moved in nearly twenty years. Once the line is open, we follow up with a sewer video inspection to see exactly what caused the problem — tree roots, a crack, a pipe belly — and give you an honest picture of what, if anything, needs to happen next.
We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — including holidays — so when something goes wrong at 2 a.m., you can reach us. We offer free estimates during regular business hours with no trip charge to come out. Most companies charge just to show up; we don’t. When a sewer line needs more than rodding, The Scottish Plumber is one of the most experienced trenchless sewer repair companies in Chicagoland — doing this since 2006 with thousands of repairs completed across the area. For older homes especially, pipe stent repair is worth knowing about: a precise, minimally invasive fix that spares your floors, walls, and landscaping.
Our Bolingbrook Plumbing Services
- Drain cleaning & sewer rodding — from $99
- Sewer camera inspection
- Sewer repair & trenchless options
- Pipe stent repair for older homes
- Galvanized & lead pipe replacement
- Water heater repair & installation
- Sump pump & battery backup systems
- Flood control & overhead sewer
- Faucets, toilets & fixture service